How to Watch Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes: Live Stream or on TV
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (22-11, 12-6 WAC) bring a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Grand Canyon Antelopes (23-11, 11-7 WAC), winners of five straight.
On Friday, in its most recent game, Southern Utah defeated Utah Valley 89-88. With 20 points, Tevian Jones was its top scorer. On Friday, in its last game, Grand Canyon defeated Sam Houston 78-75. With 21 points, Kobe Knox was its high scorer.
When is Southern Utah vs. Grand Canyon and when does it start?
This matchup between the Thunderbirds and Antelopes will go down on Saturday, March 11, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 11:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Southern Utah vs. Grand Canyon
The Thunderbirds and Antelopes will take to the hardwood at Orleans Arena for this matchup on March 11, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Grand Canyon Antelopes Game Preview
Southern Utah Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern Utah outscores opponents by 9.0 points per game (scoring 83.0 per game to rank fifth in college basketball while allowing 74.0 per outing to rank 292nd in college basketball) and has a +296 scoring differential overall.
The 83.0 points the Thunderbirds average are 16.1 more than the Antelopes allow.
Southern Utah connects on 8.2 three-pointers per game (95th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.4. It shoots 34.7% from deep while its opponents hit 35.1% from long range.
The Thunderbirds put up 92.8 points per game in home games, compared to 73.8 points per game away from home, a difference of 19.0 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Southern Utah has been racking up 78.2 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 83.0 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Grand Canyon Stats, Odds & Insights
Grand Canyon puts up 75.1 points per game (98th in college basketball) while giving up 66.9 per contest (82nd in college basketball). It has a +279 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 8.2 points per game.
The Antelopes’ 75.1 points per game are just 1.1 more than the Thunderbirds concede.
Grand Canyon knocks down 8.9 three-pointers per game (46th in college basketball) at a 37.7% rate (25th in college basketball), compared to the 5.6 per game its opponents make, at a 31.6% rate.
At home the Antelopes are scoring 81.3 points per game, 13.8 more than they are averaging on the road (67.5).
Grand Canyon is averaging 79.1 points per contest in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 75.1.
Thunderbirds Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevian Jones | 32 | 17.5 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Maizen Fausett | 33 | 12.3 | 6.5 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Harrison Butler | 33 | 11.4 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Drake Allen | 33 | 11.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Jason Spurgin | 33 | 10.1 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
Antelopes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshon Harrison | 34 | 17.3 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Gabe McGlothan | 34 | 12.6 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Chance McMillian | 34 | 10.9 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Jovan Blacksher Jr. | 12 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Noah Baumann | 34 | 7.2 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
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